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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Matador MP93 Nordicca (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Matador (50%). In this particular case, the Toyo Observe S944 has a better rating of 67% compared to 50% of the Matador MP93 Nordicca. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Matador MP93 Nordicca first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Observe S944 and the MP93 Nordicca were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Observe S944 is made - Japan.

Test Profile

Toyo
Observe S944
Matador
MP93 Nordicca
Number of tests
11
4
Best position
#6
#11
Average position
14.8
23.8
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
67
92

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
97%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
86%
Dry braking
Toyo Observe S944
97%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
90%
Dry driving behavior
Toyo Observe S944
97%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
83%
Safety
Toyo Observe S944
98%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
85%
Wet
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
79%
Wet braking
Toyo Observe S944
90%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
92%
Wet handling
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
81%
Snow
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
88%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
95%
Snow braking
Toyo Observe S944
91%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
98%
Snow handling
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
87%
Snow traction
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
99%
Ice
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
99%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
99%
Ice braking
Toyo Observe S944
99%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
99%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View

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